See some of the finest chefs from the region in action in the Samsung Cooking Theatre in association with Kitchen Things Hamilton. All demonstrations are included in the ticket price. Expect the the line up to be top on the range, like the Samsung kitchen! Join the fantastic line up of Waikato’s best chefs in the Samsung Cooking Theatre.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Thu 3 October

Spring Favourites: Asparagus & Apple

Annabelle is back with us and this year it's an absolute favourite - asparagus - served two ways. She'll show you how to make:
  • Bruschetta with grilled asparagus and ricotta with suggestions of other toppings too
  • Left over grilled asparagus in a “clean out the fridge pasta “
  • Spiced apple mini muffins (the secrets to great home baking)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Thu 3 October

Don’t you just love lamb

See the infamous Tattooed Butcher, James Smith, with his love of all thing's meat, this time he’s giving us the best three ways to cook a lamb leg, followed by tastings of his pulled lamb sliders: a session for meat lovers not to miss!
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Thu 3 October

Easy Indian favourites

Ashia, a culinary maven, delights in weaving together the vibrant threads of East and West. Ashia will share recipes from her three acclaimed cookbooks including; burtho (Aubergine Curry) complete with easy naan bread. Let Ashia’s recipes transport you on a journey where flavour knows no borders. 
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Thu 3 October

Authentic Indian food

Join Nimeesha the creator behind Sobhnas, where she'll be crafting the exquisite Panchratan Dhal! This delightful dish features a harmonious blend of five lentils, simmered to perfection with aromatic spices, creating a protein-packed and mouthwatering dhal.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Fri 4 October

Spring Favourites: Asparagus & Apple

Annabelle is back with us and this year it's an absolute favourite - asparagus - served two ways. She'll show you how to make:
  • Bruschetta with grilled asparagus and ricotta with suggestions of other toppings too
  • Left over grilled asparagus in a “clean out the fridge pasta “
  • Spiced apple mini muffins (the secrets to great home baking)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Fri 4 October

Don’t you just love lamb

See the infamous Tattooed Butcher, James Smith, with his love of all thing's meat, this time he’s giving us the best three ways to cook a lamb leg, followed by tastings of his pulled lamb sliders: a session for meat lovers not to miss!
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Fri 4 October

Easy Indian favourites

Ashia, a culinary maven, delights in weaving together the vibrant threads of East and West. Ashia will share recipes from her three acclaimed cookbooks including; burtho (Aubergine Curry) complete with easy naan bread. Let Ashia’s recipes transport you on a journey where flavour knows no borders. 
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Fri 4 October

Authentic Indian food

Join Nimeesha the creator behind Sobhnas, where she'll be crafting the exquisite Panchratan Dhal! This delightful dish features a harmonious blend of five lentils, simmered to perfection with aromatic spices, creating a protein-packed and mouthwatering dhal.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Sat 5 October

Spring Favourites: Asparagus & Apple

Annabelle is back with us and this year it's an absolute favourite - asparagus - served two ways. She'll show you how to make:
  • Bruschetta with grilled asparagus and ricotta with suggestions of other toppings too
  • Left over grilled asparagus in a “clean out the fridge pasta “
  • Spiced apple mini muffins (the secrets to great home baking)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Sat 5 October

Don’t you just love lamb

See the infamous Tattooed Butcher, James Smith, with his love of all thing's meat, this time he’s giving us the best three ways to cook a lamb leg, followed by tastings of his pulled lamb sliders: a session for meat lovers not to miss!
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Sat 5 October

Easy Indian favourites

Ashia, a culinary maven, delights in weaving together the vibrant threads of East and West. Ashia will share recipes from her three acclaimed cookbooks including; burtho (Aubergine Curry) complete with easy naan bread. Let Ashia’s recipes transport you on a journey where flavour knows no borders. 
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Sat 5 Oct

Sam Low – Juicy Prawn Toast & Spicy Black Bean Beef

Come see and take the time to chat to MasterChef winner Sam Low as he shares his experience on screen and his vast knowledge of Asian cuisine whilst he prepares two authentic favourites- prawn toast followed by black bean beef stir-fry.
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Sun 6 October

Spring Favourites: Asparagus & Apple

Annabelle is back with us and this year it's an absolute favourite - asparagus - served two ways. She'll show you how to make:
  • Bruschetta with grilled asparagus and ricotta with suggestions of other toppings too
  • Left over grilled asparagus in a “clean out the fridge pasta “
  • Spiced apple mini muffins (the secrets to great home baking)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Sun 6 October

Don’t you just love lamb

See the infamous Tattooed Butcher, James Smith, with his love of all thing's meat, this time he’s giving us the best three ways to cook a lamb leg, followed by tastings of his pulled lamb sliders: a session for meat lovers not to miss!
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Sun 6 October

Easy Indian favourites

Ashia, a culinary maven, delights in weaving together the vibrant threads of East and West. Ashia will share recipes from her three acclaimed cookbooks including; burtho (Aubergine Curry) complete with easy naan bread. Let Ashia’s recipes transport you on a journey where flavour knows no borders. 
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Thu 3 October

Spring Favourites: Asparagus & Apple

Annabelle is back with us and this year it's an absolute favourite - asparagus - served two ways. She'll show you how to make:
  • Bruschetta with grilled asparagus and ricotta with suggestions of other toppings too
  • Left over grilled asparagus in a “clean out the fridge pasta “
  • Spiced apple mini muffins (the secrets to great home baking)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Thu 3 October

Don’t you just love lamb

See the infamous Tattooed Butcher, James Smith, with his love of all thing's meat, this time he’s giving us the best three ways to cook a lamb leg, followed by tastings of his pulled lamb sliders: a session for meat lovers not to miss!
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Thu 3 October

Easy Indian favourites

Ashia, a culinary maven, delights in weaving together the vibrant threads of East and West. Ashia will share recipes from her three acclaimed cookbooks including; burtho (Aubergine Curry) complete with easy naan bread. Let Ashia’s recipes transport you on a journey where flavour knows no borders. 
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Thu 3 October

Authentic Indian food

Join Nimeesha the creator behind Sobhnas, where she'll be crafting the exquisite Panchratan Dhal! This delightful dish features a harmonious blend of five lentils, simmered to perfection with aromatic spices, creating a protein-packed and mouthwatering dhal.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Fri 4 October

Spring Favourites: Asparagus & Apple

Annabelle is back with us and this year it's an absolute favourite - asparagus - served two ways. She'll show you how to make:
  • Bruschetta with grilled asparagus and ricotta with suggestions of other toppings too
  • Left over grilled asparagus in a “clean out the fridge pasta “
  • Spiced apple mini muffins (the secrets to great home baking)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Fri 4 October

Don’t you just love lamb

See the infamous Tattooed Butcher, James Smith, with his love of all thing's meat, this time he’s giving us the best three ways to cook a lamb leg, followed by tastings of his pulled lamb sliders: a session for meat lovers not to miss!
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Fri 4 October

Easy Indian favourites

Ashia, a culinary maven, delights in weaving together the vibrant threads of East and West. Ashia will share recipes from her three acclaimed cookbooks including; burtho (Aubergine Curry) complete with easy naan bread. Let Ashia’s recipes transport you on a journey where flavour knows no borders. 
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Fri 4 October

Authentic Indian food

Join Nimeesha the creator behind Sobhnas, where she'll be crafting the exquisite Panchratan Dhal! This delightful dish features a harmonious blend of five lentils, simmered to perfection with aromatic spices, creating a protein-packed and mouthwatering dhal.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Sat 5 October

Spring Favourites: Asparagus & Apple

Annabelle is back with us and this year it's an absolute favourite - asparagus - served two ways. She'll show you how to make:
  • Bruschetta with grilled asparagus and ricotta with suggestions of other toppings too
  • Left over grilled asparagus in a “clean out the fridge pasta “
  • Spiced apple mini muffins (the secrets to great home baking)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Sat 5 October

Don’t you just love lamb

See the infamous Tattooed Butcher, James Smith, with his love of all thing's meat, this time he’s giving us the best three ways to cook a lamb leg, followed by tastings of his pulled lamb sliders: a session for meat lovers not to miss!
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Sat 5 October

Easy Indian favourites

Ashia, a culinary maven, delights in weaving together the vibrant threads of East and West. Ashia will share recipes from her three acclaimed cookbooks including; burtho (Aubergine Curry) complete with easy naan bread. Let Ashia’s recipes transport you on a journey where flavour knows no borders. 
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Sat 5 Oct

Sam Low – Juicy Prawn Toast & Spicy Black Bean Beef

Come see and take the time to chat to MasterChef winner Sam Low as he shares his experience on screen and his vast knowledge of Asian cuisine whilst he prepares two authentic favourites- prawn toast followed by black bean beef stir-fry.
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Sun 6 October

Spring Favourites: Asparagus & Apple

Annabelle is back with us and this year it's an absolute favourite - asparagus - served two ways. She'll show you how to make:
  • Bruschetta with grilled asparagus and ricotta with suggestions of other toppings too
  • Left over grilled asparagus in a “clean out the fridge pasta “
  • Spiced apple mini muffins (the secrets to great home baking)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Sun 6 October

Don’t you just love lamb

See the infamous Tattooed Butcher, James Smith, with his love of all thing's meat, this time he’s giving us the best three ways to cook a lamb leg, followed by tastings of his pulled lamb sliders: a session for meat lovers not to miss!
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Sun 6 October

Easy Indian favourites

Ashia, a culinary maven, delights in weaving together the vibrant threads of East and West. Ashia will share recipes from her three acclaimed cookbooks including; burtho (Aubergine Curry) complete with easy naan bread. Let Ashia’s recipes transport you on a journey where flavour knows no borders.